India condemns Black Sea ship attacks endangering Indian seafarers
Addressing a bi-weekly press conference, Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal outlined an alarming surge in maritime safety threats, detailing four separate incidents involving merchant vessels operating in the region over a 48-hour period.
New Delhi: India has strongly condemned a series of attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, raising concerns for the safety of Indian seafarers. At a press conference, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, detailed four separate incidents involving merchant ships within a 48-hour period. Three Indian nationals were on board the MV Royad Mammadov when it was targeted, but all were safely rescued; one sustained an injury requiring medical attention.
Additionally, the Togo-flagged Alfa Watan and Palau-flagged MV ABLE were attacked, with the latter resulting in a drone strike. Indian seafarers on the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Aframax Rio were rescued after coming under attack. India has been actively engaging in diplomatic efforts to mediate the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing that resolution must not be achieved through military means.
The Ministry of External Affairs has been in communication with both Russia and Ukraine, offering a comprehensive peace proposal that includes proposals from Turkey, Egypt, and the United States.
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